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Music Industry Titans: The Movers and Shakers

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Which music executive is known as the "Fifth Beatle"?

  1. Brian Epstein

  2. George Martin

  3. Neil Aspinall

  4. Derek Taylor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brian Epstein was the manager of the Beatles and is often credited with their success.

Who founded the record label Motown Records?

  1. Berry Gordy

  2. Smokey Robinson

  3. Diana Ross

  4. Stevie Wonder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Berry Gordy founded Motown Records in 1959 and it became one of the most successful record labels in history.

Which music producer is known for his work with artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince?

  1. Quincy Jones

  2. David Foster

  3. Walter Afanasieff

  4. Mutt Lange


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quincy Jones is a legendary music producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in music.

Who is the founder of the record label Def Jam Recordings?

  1. Rick Rubin

  2. Russell Simmons

  3. Jay-Z

  4. Kanye West


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Russell Simmons founded Def Jam Recordings in 1984 and it became one of the most influential hip hop record labels.

Which music executive is known as the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll"?

  1. Alan Freed

  2. Dick Clark

  3. Ed Sullivan

  4. Wolfman Jack


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alan Freed was a disc jockey who is credited with popularizing the term "rock 'n' roll" and helping to launch the rock 'n' roll era.

Who founded the record label Virgin Records?

  1. Richard Branson

  2. Simon Draper

  3. Nik Powell

  4. Tom Newman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Richard Branson founded Virgin Records in 1972 and it became one of the most successful independent record labels.

Which music producer is known for his work with artists such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin?

  1. George Martin

  2. Phil Spector

  3. Brian Wilson

  4. Jimmy Page


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Martin was a legendary music producer who worked with some of the biggest names in rock music.

Who is the founder of the record label Sub Pop Records?

  1. Bruce Pavitt

  2. Jonathan Poneman

  3. Kim Thayil

  4. Chris Cornell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Pavitt founded Sub Pop Records in 1986 and it became one of the most influential independent record labels.

Which music executive is known as the "King of Pop"?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. Whitney Houston


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson was a legendary singer and dancer who is often referred to as the "King of Pop".

Who founded the record label Elektra Records?

  1. Jac Holzman

  2. Paul Rothchild

  3. David Geffen

  4. Danny Goldberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jac Holzman founded Elektra Records in 1950 and it became one of the most successful independent record labels.

Which music producer is known for his work with artists such as Radiohead, Coldplay, and Beck?

  1. Nigel Godrich

  2. Brian Eno

  3. Flood

  4. Daniel Lanois


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nigel Godrich is a legendary music producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in alternative rock.

Who is the founder of the record label XL Recordings?

  1. Richard Russell

  2. Tim Goldsworthy

  3. Rodaidh McDonald

  4. Jamie xx


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Richard Russell founded XL Recordings in 1990 and it became one of the most influential independent record labels.

Which music executive is known as the "Queen of Pop"?

  1. Madonna

  2. Cher

  3. Celine Dion

  4. Mariah Carey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna is a legendary singer and dancer who is often referred to as the "Queen of Pop".

Who founded the record label Warp Records?

  1. Steve Beckett

  2. Rob Mitchell

  3. Sean Booth

  4. Warren Defever


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steve Beckett founded Warp Records in 1989 and it became one of the most influential independent record labels.

Which music producer is known for his work with artists such as Daft Punk, Kanye West, and Jay-Z?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Mike Dean

  3. Hudson Mohawke

  4. Gesaffelstein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanye West is a legendary rapper, singer, and producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in music.

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